It’s the most wonderful time of the year

December is one of my favorite times of the year! The gentle snowfalls, Christmas gift-giving, gathering with friends and family… it’s just so perfect!
But its days like today that are the cherry on top of the sundae. With a severe winter storm due any time, I’ve gotten two calls from co-workers letting me [...]

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One Thing

I recently did a short study on all the occurrences of the phrase “one thing” in Scripture. With all the busyness in our lives, it’s easy to become distracted or overwhelmed by all the jumbles of details or lists we must keep track of. But, sometimes, simplicity is better. Hence, my idea to [...]

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Microsoft Excel

Ok, so, I’m a little behind the times here. As in, up until two days ago, I had no idea how to use Microsoft Excel.
But really, that wasn’t a big deal. After all, we’re still working on Windows 98 over here, and still relying on dial-up internet. In fact, in my family, [...]

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Great Delight

This past weekend I had the privilege of participating in the wedding of a good friend of mine.  Standing there as her maid of honor as she pledged her life to another was a  precious moment I will never forget, and an honor I will always treasure.
As a young lady, it’s always exciting when a [...]

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For Whom Shall We Mourn?

Below is a link to an article I recently came across by Doug Phillips of Vision Forum regarding the murder of abortionist George Tiller. I thought it was both well-written and Biblical, and helped define some of my own thoughts in this matter.
For Whom Shall We Mourn?

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Street Sweeping

While reading the Harris brothers’ Do Hard Things book this afternoon, I found myself in the chapter entitled “Small Hard Things.” It was my favorite chapter yet.
You see, I think all too often we Christian young people forget that serving Jesus happens in little ways, every day, here and there, one opportunity at a [...]

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Rest

This afternoon I was contemplating my busy schedule and wondering why on earth I’ve signed up for so many projects all at the same time. Ever been there? It’s not that anything I’m doing is something I particularly dislike either, in fact, most of it is stuff I love doing. It’s [...]

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